Membership in the New River Sail and Power Squadron is open to anyone with an interest in and love of recreational boating, whether or not you own a boat. Simply contact our Membership Chairman to fill out an application.
If you are not in the area served by our New River Sail and Power Squadron, do a search for a Squadron near where you live, contact the chair of the Membership Committee, and submit your application. The Squadron's Executive Committee will review your application and decide if you meet the requirements for membership.
Requirements:
Since the United States Power Squadron and its associate Squadrons are volunteer organizations, it is essential that members be willing and able to contribute their time, energy, and skills to the objectives of the organization.
One of the core beliefs of USPS membership is that an educated boater be a safe boater. It should then come as no surprise that there is an educational requirement. Typically, this has been satisfied by completion of one of our public boating courses. However, recognizing that education can be obtained from various sources, a number of additional courses have been recognized as meeting this educational requirement. Most recently, the membership has elected to allow Squadrons to waive the educational requirements for experienced boaters.
Finally, you must be at least 18 years of age." (note) you have two years to complete the Safe Boating Course after joining.
Swearing in of new members
